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Volunteers took about 80 homeless people to lunch Thursday in Ventura, as part of a church program that aims to raise awareness of hunger in the community. Mary Lou and Bob Taylor of Oxnard didn’t know who they’d be meeting for lunch Thursday as they headed toward the Busy Bee

Re: your Nov. 5 article “Kind offer spurs others”: It has been very heartwarming to read about the special dinner offered to the struggling residents of the Ventura County Rescue Mission and the women and children at the Lighthouse for Women & Children shelter, and the many offers to help

During a special meeting with members of the faith community, Ventura city officials agreed to hold a public workshop on the city’s homelessness issue early next year. Facing mounting frustration from faith and social service leaders over a perceived lack of action on homelessness, Ventura officials have agreed to host a public workshop to tackle the issue.

Learn how you can be part of a solution, at a workshop Thursday night in Ventura. Learn about what faith communities and other organizations are doing to end homelessness, and how your group can be part of the solution, at a workshop Thursday night in Ventura. Called Partners for

A group gathered at the foot of the Ventura City Hall on Thursday, calling on business, faith, civic and community leaders to finally, at last, once and for all, end Â­homelessness. A group gathered at the foot of the Ventura City Hall on Thursday, calling on business, faith, civic and…

Los Angeles: In America today, just about anything that you might want can be found at your local mall: clothing, restaurants, and specialty shops all conveniently crammed together in one inviting complex. Borrowing from the effective “one-stop” model, PATH created the PATHMall, a unique kind of mall designed to offer support for the homeless. At the PATHMall homeless people can literally “shop” for services provided by over 20 on-site social service providers, all under one roof!

San Antonio Creates 37-Acre ‘Haven for Hope Campus for Homeless Residents: San Antonio, Texas has established a new 37-acre campus to provide the city’s homeless population with shelter and comprehensive care.

UU Church of Ventura

The Venerable Kusala, an American born Buddhist monk, will reflect on the causes of attachment and clinging, and the challenge of letting go. Kusala has spoken many times at UUCV sharing his wisdom, humor and music. Worship Associates Joe Hutchins and Celia Ortenberg. Music by the UUCV Choir.